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'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'

1. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014634
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

2. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048388
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.

3. Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048425
Title:
Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

4. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048426
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

5. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048427
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.

6. Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048428
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

7. Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048430
Title:
Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

8. First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048431
Title:
First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.

9. Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.

IDNO:
048432
Title:
Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.

10. Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048433
Title:
Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.

11. Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048434
Title:
Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.

12. Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048435
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1949
Description:
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.